i dont see too many issues with the front tow hooks. there are swing out tire carriers. and there is a huge selection of aftermarket rims. 5x4.5 is a more common bolt pattern. The thing is there is a TON of rims that dont look right on jeeps.

believe it or not, i really liked my aussie when i got to drive with it. i drove maybe 50 miles with it installed before i blew up my axles and put my zj out of commission in september (still is out). i like the idea of the added traction on road, and being able to just run it on the street without any issues period.

true that!

i do wish the d44a had more aftermarket options. im satisfied with the aussie, but i wish there were more alternatives for other stuff.

5 speed auto period would be amazing. dam wj's

1) The WJ is 5 on 5 bolt pattern so the choices go way down.
2) What swing out tire carriers are avail for the WJ?
3) The front tow hooks for the WJ were $130 from Jeep and now unavailable so you have to mount some generic 2 bolt ones that mount upside down so a strap would fall of if slacked.
4) Aussi quit making their locker for the 44a long ago.
5) The WJ in 2002 came with the 545rfe which in reality is a 6 speed trans. Before was the 45rfe trans.

SaturnICL - The 4.0 still used the 42RE in the WJ. The 45RFE and 545RFE are identical except for programming. The 45RFE is set up as a 4 speed auto with alternate 2nd for downshifts. The 545RFE enables the last gear, acting as a 5 speed auto with alternate 2nd. The ability to swap one of those into a 5.9 would be sweet.

SaturnICL - The 4.0 still used the 42RE in the WJ. The 45RFE and 545RFE are identical except for programming. The 45RFE is set up as a 4 speed auto with alternate 2nd for downshifts. The 545RFE enables the last gear, acting as a 5 speed auto with alternate 2nd. The ability to swap one of those into a 5.9 would be sweet.

sorry but the 545 is a 5 speed it has:
1st - 3.00
2nd - 1.67 (upshift)
2nd prime - 1.50 (kickdown)
3rd - 1.0
4th - 0.75
5th - 0.67
Rev - 3.0
While the 545rfe is similar to the 45rfe it has a second overdrive.

We should have some XD14450 lockers in two weeks. We appreciate your interest in the Aussie Locker. On 6/9/2010 10:02 PM, jridgetransam@yahoo.com wrote: > Name: Jack Ridge > > Message Text: > when is the Aussie locker for the Dana 44a coming off of backorder. I would really like to purchase one as soom as they do.

There will never be a selectable locker for the D44a. The market does not exist. And there is nothing wrong with Aussie locker for rear axle applications anyways. Selectable locker is basically a waste for the rear

WTF is a projector? Who cares about lights? If you can't see then slow down. I go through so many lights I wish I could duct tape on some flashlights and get a sticker.

Bumpers. At market cost for steel and labor you cannot build a ZJ bumper for less than $600-$800. For that matter you can't build a decent bumper for anything for much less than that. If you want a bumper for less spend time scrounging for scrap steel and build one yourself. Its not rocket science.